77979 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 77979 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77979 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 77979 is 4.1%.
| Population | 16,607 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.41% |
| Population Density | 51 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,374 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,054 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $385,300 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 53.49% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 68.24% |
77979 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,200 | 53.49% |
| Black | 520 | 2.28% |
| Hispanic | 9,198 | 40.33% |
| Asian | 821 | 3.6% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77979 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 763 | 22.87% |
| Black | 56 | 1.68% |
| Hispanic | 2,288 | 68.59% |
| Asian | 221 | 6.62% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
77979 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 927 | 10.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,137 | 13.25% |
| High School Diploma | 2,423 | 28.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 166 | 1.93% |
| GED or Alternate | 871 | 10.15% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,746 | 20.35% |
| Associates Degree | 690 | 8.04% |
| Masters Degree | 499 | 5.82% |
| Professional Degree | 82 | 0.96% |
| Doctorate Degree | 38 | 0.44% |
